Cosmopolitan (Cosmo)
The COSMOPOLITAN martini, or “Cosmo”, can vary from bar to bar. If you know what you like in the Cosmo, you can usually request it be made that way. If you don’t know what you like, the establishment’s mix might...
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Boulevardier
When the Negroni switches out gin for whiskey, it becomes the Boulevardier (“boo- lah-var-dee-ay”). It’s 100-year anniversary can be traced back to an American writer and publisher for The Boulevardier magazine in 1920’s Paris, Erskine Gwynne. The cocktail has an...
Negroni
The NEGRONI has a powerful taste that may not be for everyone, but has its devoted following. It’s part bitter (Campari), part sweet (vermouth) and part astringent (gin). It recently celebrated its 100-year anniversary. It’s believed to be named after...
Home Bartending Tools
Home bartending tools are widely available online and in stores. When they’re home and handy, the sky is the limit. I’ve listed above and shown my most important tools to have around as I journey through the maze of cocktails....
Malibu Rum w/ Coconut Liqueur
MALIBU RUM (original) is a coconut-flavored liqueur with some rum in it. Although it’s less than the 80 proof — which disqualifies it from being classified as a rum — it’s made from sugarcane molasses, like all rum, and flavored...
Pink Peppercorn Botanical Gimlet
The PINK PEPPERCORN BOTANICAL GIMLET is a fancy name for a limey gin gimlet with some pink peppercorn accents. It’s surprisingly refreshing, tasty, and great for a summertime drink. The hardest part of the preparation is simply getting the pink...
Cocktails in the Movies
Besides constant arguing with his best friend Walter, what cocktail does The Dude always have in hand during The Big Lebowski? On the other hand, how does James Bond prefer his martini? Besides using cocktails to further define a character,...
Pineapple Margarita
The PINEAPPLE MARGARITA is one of the flavored margaritas that seems most natural. Many recipes are heavy on the pineapple juice, and as always, my preference is for a more level balance with the other ingredients. Who needs all the...
Pina Colada
The original PINA COLADA dates back more than half a century to San Juan, Puerto Rico and doesn’t require a blender or a lounge chair by a pool. It’s a tropical classic and still a summer hit, which requires light...
Safe Social Drinking (during a pandemic)
As states and regions gradually open areas and businesses to the public again, what sort of protocols must be followed to maintain safety from COVID-19? The summer is right around the corner and people want to share outdoor drinks with...
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